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H.R. No. 142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andy Mehl retired as chief of the Midland Fire
Department on November 15, 2005, concluding an outstanding 35-year
career as a firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Before becoming Midland's fire chief nine years ago,
Chief Mehl was employed by the El Paso Fire Department for 26 years,
the last eight of which he served as chief; he also worked in behalf
of his profession for 10 years as an officer in the Texas Fire
Chief's Association and as chair of the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection following an appointment by Governor William P.
Clements, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in Midland, Chief Mehl worked
tirelessly to further enhance the operations of the department; his
achievements were many and included improving firefighter safety,
securing pay raises for firefighters who earn a bachelor's or
master's degree, updating firefighter air supply equipment, and
increasing staffing on individual fire engines; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Mehl enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Diann; his retirement will undoubtedly
afford them the opportunity to spend more time together traveling
to visit their children, working on their property, and
volunteering; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mehl served the City of Midland with integrity
and dedication, earning the lasting respect and admiration of all
those who were privileged to work by his side, and he may take
pleasure in a job well done as he embarks on this exciting new
chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Chief Andy
Mehl on his retirement from the Midland Fire Department and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Mehl as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 142 was adopted by the House on May 4,
2006, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House